|
|
Post by Pacific Coast Trail Runs on Feb 26, 2007 11:35:09 GMT -5
A runner named 'Franco' posted this privately to PCTR in error - I think he intended it for the public Message Board:
I have an IT Band injury. I use an "IT Band Wrap" that seems to help. What advice do you fellow runners have?
for Franco by Sarah (PCTR)
|
|
erika
New Member
Posts: 9
|
Post by erika on Feb 27, 2007 15:14:44 GMT -5
Franco,
Just recently my IT band problem was so bad, that I had to lift my leg with my arms to get into my house after a long run. At this point I FINALLY went to a sports medicine doctor and he told me to do two things:
1) Aggressively stretch my IT band twice a day regardless if I am running that day or not.
2) After each run, massage the whole IT band from hip to knee. (see link below for what I use).
I no longer experience ANY knee pain from IT band syndrome, and I have even increased my mileage. You have no idea how happy I am. Good luck.
www.sportsunlimitedinc.com/marathonstick.html
|
|
|
|
Post by franco on Mar 1, 2007 22:24:40 GMT -5
Thank you for your time & advice, I've put it to good use the last three days. I've felt no discomfort (fingers crossed), to the IT Band. thanks again franco.
|
|
|
|
Post by thr3ee on Mar 8, 2007 17:16:34 GMT -5
The marathon stick is great, but another tool that I have had success with is a foam roller which I have found to be a bit more generally useful than the stick allowing me to message my hips and glutes as well as the ITB. You can find them at most sporting good stores, I own the following model: www.amazon.com/GoFit-6-Inch-36-Inch-Roller-Performance/dp/B000JIMYXYI am also following up by doing strengthening work on my hips focusing on the adductor and abductor muscles (inside and outside of thigh). -Steve Ansell mountain-man-steve.blogspot.com/ |
|
